Ethyl (2R)-2,3-epoxypropanoate
[CAS 111058-33-4]

Identification

• Name: Ethyl (2R)-2,3-epoxypropanoate
• Synonyms: (+)-Ethyl (2R)-oxiranecarboxylate; (R)-(+)-Ethyl glycidate
• Molecular Formula: C₅H₈O₃
• Molecular Weight: 116.11
• CAS Registry Number: 111058-33-4
• EC Number: 866-955-8

Properties

• Boiling point: 68-69 °C
• Refractive index: 1.419-1.421
• Flash point: 45 °C

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: Xn
• Risk Statements: R10;R22
• Safety Statements: S16

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319
Skin sensitization	Skin Sens.	1	H317
Flammable liquids	Flam. Liq.	3	H226